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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,930.32, 545,954.88 and 114,554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,930.32, 545,954.88 and 114,554 is: 171,849.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,930.32 : 545,954.88 = 114,554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,930.32/545,954.88 = 114,554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,930.32x = 545,954.88 × 114,554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,930.32x = 62,541,315,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541,315,323.52/363,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,849.70

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